Assistant Principal Job Northbridge area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Assistant Principal

Northbridge Public Schools, Northbridge High School – Whitinsville, Massachusetts – Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job : 5591265

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $108,000 to $113,000 per year

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Description Performance Responsibilities

Supports the Principal as the educational leader of the school, administering all facets of its instructional program, including the co-curricular activities. Supervises all certified and non-certified staff assigned to the school and establishes expectations for student learning performance, conduct, and attendance.

Works with the Principal to ensure that all efforts have been made or will be made to meet the needs of diverse learners in the general education program. As part of his/her responsibilities, the Assistant Principal shall promote instructional practices responsive to student needs and shall ensure that adequate instructional support is available for students and teachers. Instructional support shall include remedial instruction for students, consultative services for teachers, reading instruction and intervention at the elementary level, appropriate services for linguistic minority students, and other services consistent with effective educational practices and the requirements of M.G.L. c.

71B, § 2.

Essential Functions

Assists the Principal in the overall administration of the school
Serves as Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal
Shares responsibilities with the Principal to lead school-based Professional Learning Communities utilizing a collaborative leadership style
Conduct staff evaluations
Fosters positive student, parent, staff and community relationships
Administer student discipline (major infractions)
Coordinate staff duty rosters, arrival and dismissal coverage and lunch supervision
Participates in Restraint Training; become certified in its implementation and maintain the ability to implement restraint techniques; be familiar with regulations related to restraint use.
Manages the documentation of student behavior through the student management system (IC and/or SWIS).
Oversees daily office detentions (alternating with Dean)
Assists principal and dean with the annual review and update of the school handbook appendix
Lead building-wide PBIS Programming
Facilitate weekly behavior/management meetings
Ensure the safety and security of the building, including ensuring staff have appropriate training (ALICE, fire drill, restraint, etc.)
Implements federal and state laws, administrative regulations and School Committee policies, as they apply to the school
Attend after-school and evening activities/athletics in rotation with Principal and Dean

Staff Supervised / Evaluated

NTA members
Instructional assistants

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated according to the DESE Educator Evaluation System.

Job Requirements

Dynamic, results-oriented educational leader with demonstrated ability to work with District and school administration to implement school vision and goals, build consensus, and process critical issues for decision making.
Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in educational administration or a related field.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Administrator’s certificate with applicable level endorsements.
Three years leadership experience in public school education preferred.
Three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher at the applicable level.
Knowledge of best instructional practices in content areas, assessment, and data analysis.
Understanding of differentiated instruction, tiered-systems of support, student learning styles, and positive behavioral interventions.
Proven ability to successfully communicate with parents, teachers and members of the community.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Kristi Boucher, Supervisor of Administrative Services
87 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588
Phone: x5
Email: klboucher

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